Higashi-ku

Higashi-ku is an administrative ward in Nagoya covering roughly 8 square kilometers and the smallest by area among the city's 16 districts. The area is home to the Aichi Arts Center, Tokugawa Garden, and Yamazaki Mazak Museum, which together form a cultural hub within the city.

After heavy bombing during World War II, the ward was rebuilt with a new grid layout and wider streets designed to prevent fires. This reconstruction period shaped the modern form and infrastructure visible today.

The ward draws visitors with its museums and Tokugawa Garden, where traditional Japanese gardens and art collections offer a place of quietness in the middle of the city. These spaces shape how residents and visitors experience local culture and history.

The ward is easy to explore on foot and has good public transportation connections to move between the various museums and gardens. Visitors should plan time for seeing the cultural sites and note that some areas may be closed on certain days.

The ward is home to the headquarters of several major media companies, including Tokai Television Broadcasting and NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Station. This presence makes it an important center for news distribution and media production in the region.

Location: Nagoya

Inception: 1908

Website: https://city.nagoya.jp/higashi

GPS coordinates: 35.17944,136.92611

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22